To reconsider vote adopting amendments to H.R. 219, (app. 8/3/1848) which amendment eliminates clause authorizing secretary of navy to advance to contractors, e

On Jul 21, 1848, the Senate voted 31–19 (HR 219). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–12, Others 13–7. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 30th Congress (1847–1848), James K. Polk was president.

Yes: 31
No: 19
Did not vote: 22
Date: Jul 21, 1848

By party

Democrats18 yes · 12 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 7 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dixon Hall Lewis D-AL voted no
William Rufus de Vane King D-AL voted no
John Milton Niles D-CT voted no
David Levy Yulee D-FL voted no
Herschel Vespasian Johnson D-GA voted no
Solomon Weathersbee Downs D-LA voted no
Hannibal Hamlin D-ME voted no
James Ware Bradbury D-ME voted no
John Adams Dix D-NY voted no
William Allen D-OH voted no
Andrew Pickens Butler D-SC voted no
Isaac Pigeon Walker D-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider vote adopting amendments to…: Senate Vote, Jul 21, 1848,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/30-S-167/to-reconsider-vote-adopting-amendments-to-h-r-219 (accessed 2026-10-17).